Wedding Songs Podcast for DJs

Ariana Grande to Mariah Carey Wedding Songs: 6 Degrees of Separation | E169

With the Wicked finale taking over the world in 2025, Matt Campbell dives into a new "Six Degrees of Separation" episode! Today, we start with pop powerhouse Ariana Grande and trace her connections through the industry to some of the biggest names in music history.In this episode, you’ll discover:Ariana’s Wedding Hits: Why "Into You" is Matt’s top party pick and how to use "Thank U, Next" for your bouquet toss.The Rap Connection: How Nicki Minaj links back to Ariana and which "Super Freak" remix works best for the dance floor.The Star Power: Why Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars’ "Die With a Smile" is the definitive #1 wedding song of 2025.The Diva Legacy: Exploring Mariah Carey’s record-breaking catalog for parent dances and cocktail hour.The Wicked Finale: A look at Cynthia Erivo’s "sleeper" love songs that will have your guests singing along.Featured Artists: Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, The Weeknd, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, and Cynthia Erivo.New Episodes: Every Thursday at 5:00 AM PST.🔗 Connect with My Wedding Songs:Website: https://myweddingsongs.comPodcast Episodes: https://www.myweddingsongs.com/wedding-songs-podcast/For Wedding DJs & Entertainment Pros:Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring DJ interviews, song recommendations, industry tips, and wedding entertainment strategies.https://www.myweddingsongs.com/newsletter/

Luke Combs to Bon Jovi Wedding Songs: 6 Degrees of Separation | E168

Ever wonder how your favorite modern country hits are connected to 80s rock anthems? In this special episode, Matthew Campbell takes you on a musical journey using "Six Degrees of Separation" to show how artists are linked, and more importantly, how those links can help you build the perfect wedding playlist.What you’ll hear in this episode:The Luke Combs Connection: Why "Giving Her Away" is the 2026 sleeper hit for processional songs and how "Beautiful Crazy" became a wedding staple.Country Meets Rock: How Eric Church leads us to "The Boss" (Bruce Springsteen) and a surprising fun fact about Courtney Cox.The Genre-Benders: Post Malone’s transition from hip-hop to country and how to use tracks like "Sunflower" for the perfect dinner vibe.The Legends: Why Tracy Chapman’s "Give Me One Reason" is a hidden cocktail hour gem and the Bon Jovi/Pitbull collaboration you need for your dance floor.Featured Artists: Luke Combs, Eric Church, Bruce Springsteen, Post Malone, Tracy Chapman, and Bon Jovi.New Episodes: Every Thursday at 5:00 AM PST.🔗 Connect with My Wedding Songs:Website: https://myweddingsongs.comPodcast Episodes: https://www.myweddingsongs.com/wedding-songs-podcast/For Wedding DJs & Entertainment Pros:Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring DJ interviews, song recommendations, industry tips, and wedding entertainment strategies.https://www.myweddingsongs.com/newsletter/

Why Spotify Streaming Numbers Matter in 2026 | E167

Want to know if a song will actually fill the dance floor? In this episode, Matthew Campbell explains why checking Spotify streaming numbers is the secret weapon for wedding DJs in 2026. Learn how to distinguish one-hit wonders from "must-play" wedding classics using data from Spotify and KWORB.net.In this episode, we cover:-The difference between 80M streams vs. 11k streams for song requests.-Why Nickelback’s "Rockstar" is a better wedding pick than "How You Remind Me."-How to use KWORB to find all-time hits for artists like Ariana Grande.🔗 Connect with My Wedding Songs:Website: https://myweddingsongs.comPodcast Episodes: https://www.myweddingsongs.com/wedding-songs-podcast/For Wedding DJs & Entertainment Pros:Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring DJ interviews, song recommendations, industry tips, and wedding entertainment strategies.https://www.myweddingsongs.com/newsletter/

Michael Jackson to Heavy D Wedding Songs: 6 Degrees of Separation | E166

Discover the unexpected connections behind the greatest wedding anthems.In this episode, we trace the musical lineage of Michael Jackson's iconic wedding hits, moving through a chain of collaborations and relationships that links him directly to Jackson 5, Janet Jackson, Paula Abdul, SWV, and Heavy D and the Boyz - all in just six degrees of separation!Get ready for a deep dive into the tracks that define wedding dance floors.🔗 Connect with My Wedding Songs:Website: https://myweddingsongs.comPodcast Episodes: https://www.myweddingsongs.com/wedding-songs-podcast/For Wedding DJs & Entertainment Pros:Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring DJ interviews, song recommendations, industry tips, and wedding entertainment strategies.https://www.myweddingsongs.com/newsletter/

Whitney Houston to New Edition Wedding Songs: 6 Degrees of Separation | E165

 Discover the unexpected connections behind the greatest wedding anthems. In this episode, we trace the musical lineage of Whitney Houston's iconic wedding hits, moving through a chain of collaborations and relationships that links her directly to Aretha Franklin, Bobby Brown, New Edition, Johnny Gill, and Bell Biv DeVoe - all in just six degrees of separation! Get ready for a deep dive into the tracks that define wedding dance floors. 🔗 Connect with My Wedding Songs:Website: https://myweddingsongs.comPodcast Episodes: https://www.myweddingsongs.com/wedding-songs-podcast/For Wedding DJs & Entertainment Pros:Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring DJ interviews, song recommendations, industry tips, and wedding entertainment strategies.https://www.myweddingsongs.com/newsletter/